Principal Scientist, Epidemiology Job

Principal Scientist, Epidemiology-EPI000251

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Description:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Epidemiology, the Principal Scientist, Epidemiology, has responsibility for the design, placement, conduct, analysis, and reporting of pharmacoepidemiologic research studies on assigned Merck products particularly in the Infectious DiseasesTherapy Area; and for providing consultation on epidemiologic issues, as needed.

Responsibilities:

- Has overall responsibility for worldwide pharmacoepidemiologic planning and study recommendations for assigned Merck products in the Infectious Disease Therapy Area. The Pharmacoepidemiology Department supports all drugs, vaccines, and biologics in all therapeutic areas. Although staff are expected to develop primary subject matter expertise in one or more therapeutic areas, staff may receive assignments in any therapeutic area depending on need.

- Has lead responsibility for interaction with risk management subteams, value evidence subteams, clinical/regulatory subteams, and other areas of Merck Research Laboratories on epidemiologic matters related to product safety and risk management, post-marketing safety studies, regulatory activities, clinical study design and biomarkers/molecular epidemiology/genetic epidemiology.

- Has responsibility for the design, conduct, and analysis of epidemiologic research studies on assigned Merck products worldwide.

- Provides scientific oversight and mentorship to more junior Epidemiology staff.

- May present epidemiologic research plans and results to internal review and governance committees; to external agencies such as FDA (including advisory committees), EMA, CDC, AHRQ, and WHO; and at scientific conferences.

- Maintains close working relationships with colleagues in Clinical Safety and Risk Management, Clinical Research, Regulatory, Outcomes Research, Health Economics and Commercial. Assists them in areas where knowledge of epidemiology is relevant.

- Contributes to Merck's prestige by maintaining recognition as an expert in his/her field; may publish independent scientific research in leading journals, participate in and present at scientific organizations and meetings, and serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals.

- May hold academic appointments, teach graduate courses, and supervise Ph.D. dissertations and post-doctoral fellows.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

- PhD in Epidemiology or MD with additional research training in epidemiology and at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

- Alternatively, Master’s degree in epidemiology with at least 7 years of relevant work experience.

Required:

- Experience in the successful direction of large epidemiologic projects .

- Knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic approaches to problems in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.

- Creative problem-solving ability.

- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Preferred:

- Experience conducting pharmacoepidemiology studies using real-world data.

- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Job: Epidemiology

Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Epidemiology

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-Upper Gwynedd

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: None

Company Trade Name:Merck